The South Africa males’s sevens staff are taking inspiration from the Springboks Rugby World Cup heroics final 12 months on the Stade de France as they chase their very own gold medal in Paris this weekend.
The ‘Blitzboks’ are centered and ready for his or her upcoming match in opposition to France within the semi-finals of the 2024 Olympic Video games, set to happen on Saturday afternoon.
Interim head coach Philip Snyman famous that the staff’s confidence is bolstered by the Springboks’ earlier victory over France on the similar venue in the course of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Former sevens stars Cheslin Kolbe, Kwagga Smith and Kurt-Lee Arendse made important contributions in that sport, inspiring the Blitzboks forward of this important Olympic encounter tomorrow.
“All of us noticed that sport and the way guts and willpower introduced the win,” mentioned Snyman. “We’re going to want that as nicely, other than being scientific, particularly on defence.
“France might be boosted by the large crowd, however just like the Springboks, we plan to make use of that as our motivation as nicely. They’re a staff that play nicely after they collect momentum and play with plenty of aptitude, however brutal defence is one option to cease that. That might be our intention tomorrow.”
The Blitzboks loved a down day after the primary frenetic days of competitors.
“Yesterday was robust and there are sore our bodies, so we loved the off day,” he mentioned.
“We had two robust video games in opposition to New Zealand and confronted Eire as nicely, so some respite at this time was welcome. The fellows might additionally loosen up a bit, however when we now have a gathering within the late afternoon, it is going to be all in once more. The main target might be on us and our sport and the way we obtain the proper outcomes for the staff.”
Snyman additionally thanked the well-wished providing their help from afar.
“I suppose we got here in by way of the again door, however that didn’t cease individuals sending us heaps of nicely needs and good luck messages. We are going to do our utmost to not disappoint them,” Snyman mentioned.
Following the South Africa vs. France semi-final, Australia will face Fiji, the reigning two-time Olympic gold medalists, within the second playoff match.
